Augšdaugava protected landscape area

Augsdaugava is a protected landscape area in southeastern Latvia that combines lakes, islands, and rolling hills into a varied natural setting. The territory incorporates different wetland and forest ecosystems that connect to form a larger ecological network.

This territory received protected status in 1977 to safeguard its natural habitats and the biodiversity they support. The designation reflected growing awareness of this region's ecological importance for Latvia's landscape.

The lakes and islands here have long served as gathering places for local communities and remain central to how people relate to this landscape. The waterways continue to shape daily life and traditions in this rural corner of Latvia.

You can explore this area on foot or by bike using marked trails along the waterways and through the landscape. The best times to visit are the warmer months when access is easiest and the weather is most favorable.

The territory sits on the left bank of the Upper Daugava River and is marked by distinctive hills including Eglukalns. This geographic setting has made it a key anchor for preserving nature in this region of Latvia.

GPS coordinates: 55.88333,27.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01